Kobe Carving history at Staples Center

Kobe Carving history at Staples Center - On Thursday (29/10), the LA Lakers were defeated with a score of thin 111-112 by the Minnesota Timberwolves, at Staples Center. However, behind this defeat there is something special that won by Kobe Bryant. Instead of 24 numbers were he contributed, but this match marks her 20th season already engaged as a professional basketball player in the NBA.

"I always dreamed of playing in the team the Lakers. I don't think even before I could play more than half my age. This is very exceptional, "said Kobe is already 37 years old. This makes the achievement Kobe passed a record 19 seasons of the appearance of the legend of the Utah Jazz, John Stockton. Kobe stood abreast with Kevin Garnett (Timberwolves still active in), Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (legend of the Lakers), Kevin Willis (former San Antonio Spurs) and Robert Parish (the legend of the Boston Celtics), as players who play 20 or more seasons in the NBA.

Earlier, Kobe also surprised over the fact that he and Garnett is still able to survive in the competition as tight as the NBA. "It's simply wonderful. This made me smile. Because I remember once when I decide on entry into the NBA draft, I had a chance to talk to him (Garnett) via phone, where he first joined the NBA (1995). And now, Garnett has reached his 21st season, while I am the 20th season. It's very hard to believe, "said Kobe is smiling.

Kobe Bryant wore jerseys bearing the cs

In the match between the Lakers against the Timberwolves also there are attractive views. At one moment, it appears the Central Kobe trying to comfort a grieving middle over Garnett's death the coach, Flip Saunders. Not only that, as a form of solidarity and respect, Lakers players also wear jerseys reading "FLIP" while doing a warm-up ahead of the action. Respect!